Los mejores podcasts de College Parent (2025)

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#146 Minors Matter 36:08

22d ago36:08

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Your student keeps hearing “What’s your major?” but the smarter question might be “What’s your mix?” We dig into the real value of college minors—what they are, how they fit inside a standard 120-credit path, and why four to six targeted courses can shift confidence, sharpen skills, and make a resume pop. With Vicki Nelson, professor and parent of …

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106: What Should the Off Season Look Like // COACHING SESSION 19:16

1d ago19:16

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This week's episode dives into the listen submission "I am the parent of a 2028 and a 2030. Realistically what should off season training look like if they want to play in college someday? It seems like what we hear from college coaches about it is very different than what her travel ball coaches are saying and doing." SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Conn…

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105: Progress is Made in the Boring 17:08

9d ago17:08

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This week Quincy Lewis-Buggs dives into growth, patience, and the importance of embracing the more mundane off season aspects of the recruiting process to achieve long-term success. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook GroupPor Quincy Lewis-Buggs

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REMINDER: Take the Break! 1:46

16d ago1:46

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I'm working on practicing what I preach and taking some time away from softball this week to spend with family, I wanted to pop on with a quick reminder for you all to do the same! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The Secret to Better Coaching ft Duey Evans 56:44

18d ago56:44

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Welcome to the final episode of Season 14 of the ParentingAces Podcast! We close the season with a thought-provoking discussion with coach Duey Evans centered around the secrets to better coaching. As in the majority of our conversations here, this one once again turns to the importance of communication. In Duey's more than 3 decades of tennis coac…

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104: College Coaches Are Not Superhuman // COACHING SESSION 21:23

23d ago21:23

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As we dive into the world of college softball, it’s so important to understand the hectic lives of college coaches during the fall season. In this episode of Future First Softball Second, Quincy Lewis-Buggs shares what her schedule looked like in the fall as a college coach and talks about why college coaches don't respond to emails. SUBMIT YOUR OW…

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The Mental Edge: Tennis Parents, We're Talking to YOU ft Jeff Greenwald 57:32

24d ago57:32

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 44 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, sports psychologist and former top junior and pro player, Jeff Greenwald, joins Lisa to discuss the importance of mental training FOR TENNIS PARENTS! On this podcast, we've covered mental training for junior players many, many times. This episode is the first to address mental…

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103: Mastering Your Mindset with Mental Coach Bekah Good 46:22

1M ago46:22

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In this episode, Quincy spends time with mental performance and college softball coach Bekah Good! They discuss the importance of process orientation when failure is common in our sport, focusing on actionable steps rather than overwhelming outcomes, and using mental skills to succeed while working towards playing college softball! Connect with Bek…

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Atlas Tennis: Travel, Training, Tourneys ft Ben Shapiro 50:52

1M ago50:52

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 43 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, Ben Shapiro of Atlas Tennis is back to talk about the phenomenal trips they took in Summer 2025 and what's on deck for Spring Break and Summer 2026. Tennis, travel, and human connection—these are the foundation of Atlas Tennis. Well before they started Atlas, the founders knew…

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102: Fall Convos with Coaches 15:36

1M ago15:36

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This week on the podcast I dive into some popular conversations I've had this fall with college softball coaches out at showcases and they're identifying athletes to recruit! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Por Quincy Lewis-Buggs

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#145 - Encore Episode: Home for Break 21:36

1M ago21:36

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Your student is coming home for break! You’re excited and maybe even a little nervous. In this episode, Vicki and Lynn help you think about what to expect, how to prepare for your student’s return and survival strategies for the whole family. Thank you for listening! Much more information for college parents can be found on our website, College Par…

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Q&A ft Dr. Neeru Jayanthi 41:13

1M ago41:13

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 42 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, we're doing things a little differently - we asked you what you want to know about player health and injury prevention from the Director of the Emory Tennis Medicine Program, Dr. Neeru Jayanthi, then gave him the opportunity to answer your questions. Dr. Jayanthi is also the c…

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101: We Feel Like We're Doing Everything We Should Be // COACHING SESSION 16:59

1M ago16:59

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In this coaching session, I break down the next steps for softball players in junior year who feel they’re doing everything right to play in college but aren’t building the relationships they hoped for yet! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Grou…

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From Ukraine to US ft Veronika Miroshnichenko 53:40

2M ago53:40

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 41 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, Lisa is joined by former top Ukranian junior, NCAA All-American, and current WTA professional and coach, Veronika Miroshnichenko. At the age of 14, Veronika and her developmental coach made the tough decision for her to move to the US to increase the level of her training. She…

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100: 10(0) Things I Needed to Hear in High School 31:53

2M ago31:53

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To celebrate our 100th episode, I reflected back on my own time going through the process as a student-athlete and share the top 10 things I needed to hear back then. Head over to Instagram to check out #11-100! Also, congrats to our 100th episode giveaway winner, Amy Bourbar! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Option…

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The Rocky Road to Pro ft Sky Kim 56:23

2M ago56:23

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 40 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, former top junior and pro players, Sky Kim, shares his journey through injury and recovery which led him to coaching and entrepreneurship through his company, Road to Pro. As a child, Sky moved with his father from South Korea to South Florida to train at IMG with…

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99: Recruiting Timelines 18:26

2M ago18:26

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In this episode, I discuss the complexities of the recruiting process for softball athletes, focusing on the timelines for offers, the behind-the-scenes factors that influence college coaches' decisions, and the importance of understanding scholarship budgets. As hard as it is, focus on controlling what they can in their recruiting journey and to b…

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#144 - Encore Episode - Mid-semester Check-in 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Just when you think your student has settled in to that first semester of college it’s time for a reality check. Mid-semester is a great time for you to check in with your student to see how the semester is going. In this episode Lynn and Vicki discuss potential concerns, available resources, and specific conversations that can help you and your st…

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Better Coaches=Better Players ft Kyle LaCroix 56:12

2M ago56:12

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 39 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, Lisa chats with former top junior and long-time coach and coach-educator, Kyle LaCroix. We've kind of followed a theme in our most recent episodes, one in which we've examined the state of junior tennis coaching and how to make it a better experience for the coach…

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98: It's our First Showcase Season // COACHING SESSION 13:38

2M ago13:38

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This week on the podcast I give some guidance to a parent reaching out for advice as they attend softball showcases and dive into recruiting for the first time with their athlete this fall! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Athlete Development: Shifting the Way We Do Business ft Sam Parfitt 54:41

2M ago54:41

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 38 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, Lisa is joined by Sam Parfitt, former top junior and collegiate player and the founder/CEO of The True Athlete Project (TAP). TAP has pioneered a holistic mindfulness-based approach that unleashes sport's potential to change lives across diverse contexts. They bel…

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97: The Richmonds on Family, Recruiting, and Love of the Game 43:20

2M ago43:20

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This week I welcome Allie (former D1 softball player, travel coach and recruiting coordinator) and Paul Richmond (father of 2 D1 softball players and current Horseheads HS coach), a father-daughter duo deeply involved in the softball world. They discuss their unique experiences in navigating the complexities of youth sports, the recruitment process…

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#143 Help your student learn more efficiently: A conversation with Dr. Daniel Willingham 49:43

2M ago49:43

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Ever wondered why some students struggle despite hours of studying while others seem to master information efficiently? Cognitive psychologist Dr. Daniel Willingham, author of the book Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy joined us to discuss the fascinating science behind this phenomenon, explaining that most coll…

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What Does it Take to be a Successful Parent/Coach ft Quinn Borchard 1:05:11

2M ago1:05:11

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 37 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, we hear from Quinn Borchard, a former top junior, college, and professional player who is now coaching his own two sons through the juniors. Parenting a child who aspires to be the best at their pursuit - whether that's in academics, the arts, or in sports - is ch…

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96: Your Athletic Resume // COACHING SESSION 27:16

3M ago27:16

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In today's coaching session episode I dive into the pieces that should be in your athletic resume, when to start working on it, and more! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Por Quincy Lewis-Buggs

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What Does True High Performance Coaching Look Like ft Michael Joyce & Todd Widom 1:03:20

3M ago1:03:20

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 36 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, Lisa chats with WTA tour coach and former USTA National Coach, Michael Joyce, and high-performance junior coach, Todd Widom about what true high-performance coaching looks like and what it takes to make it to the top levels of our sport. Michael was a top junior p…

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95: 5 Things Underclassmen Can Learn From Juniors 14:21

3M ago14:21

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In today's episode I dive into some of the consistent themes that have come up in conversations with our underclassmen as they watch the juniors go through the process of connecting with college softball coaches! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#142 - Encore Episode - Why Sleep Matters: A Conversation with Lisa Lewis, Author of The Sleep Deprived Teen 51:22

3M ago51:22

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Most of us probably know that getting enough sleep makes us feel better, but there’s so much more to it than that – especially for our teens. In this episode, Vicki and Elizabeth talk with Lisa Lewis, author of the book The Sleep Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive about why our students a…

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US Open Juniors Episode 3: The Parents 1:04:00

3M ago1:04:00

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 35 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This is the final in our 3-part series of interviews recorded at the 2025 US Open Junior Championships, and it’s another long one, this time featuring the Tennis Parents! Lisa chats with the parents of Wimbledon Junior Boys Singles Finalist Ronit Karki, Kanchan Joshi; US Open Junior Boys…

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US Open Juniors Episode 2: Finalists & Champions 1:27:09

3M ago1:27:09

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 34 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This is the second in a 3-part series of interviews recorded at the 2025 US Open Junior Championships, and it's a long one! In this installment, Lisa talks with the Boys and Girls Finalists and Champions in both singles and doubles. You will hear from Boys Doubles Finalists, Ben Willwert…

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94: Multi-Sport Athlete Life // COACHING SESSION 14:59

3M ago14:59

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This week on the podcast I dive into this listener submission: "My athlete is a high level softball player and a high level volleyball player. She’s done travel and high school for both successfully up to this point but she’s just starting sophomore year and it feels like it’s starting to get harder and things are slipping. We’re considering taking…

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US Open Juniors Episode 1 41:43

3M ago41:43

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 33 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This is the first in a 3-part series of interviews recorded at the 2025 US Open Junior Championships. In this installment, Lisa talks with American junior players Ronit Karki from New Jersey, Thea Frodin from Southern California, Andrew Johnson from Southern California, and Kristina Peni…

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93: Advice for Juniors Who Didn't get the Interest They Wanted 18:05

3M ago18:05

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With so much buzz going around the softball community this week I wanted to dive into some thoughts for the athletes who didn't get the interest they wanted or expected on 9/1 from D1 coaches. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#141 So Much Campus Support for Your Student 37:21

3M ago37:21

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Sending your child to college triggers that universal parental worry: who will take care of my student when I’m not there? As parents shift from caretaking to coaching, it's natural to wonder who fills that support gap on campus. The good news? Your student is surrounded by more help than either of you might realize. In this episode, Vicki and Lynn…

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92: The September 1st Crazy // COACHING SESSION 23:46

4M ago23:46

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After 13 listener questions came in about September 1st coming up and D1 communication starting for the juniors, I wanted to touch on it all! It's important to remember that September 1st is one day of a years long process, and each athlete is going through it on their own timeline. SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning …

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Why I Sent a Player to Nationals Knowing He Might Not Compete ft Jack Newman 55:27

4M ago55:27

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 32 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week’s episode, Coach Jack Newman of the Austin Tennis Academy is back to dig deeper into his recent article (click here to read) on taking one of his alternate-listed junior players to this year's Level 1 in Kalamazoo. Duey Evans shared Jack's article in our Facebook Group and I…

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91: End of Summer Thoughts 24:06

4M ago24:06

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Today's episode is a hodgepodge of thoughts from across this summer that kept coming up! I'll cover everything from commitment timelines, to camp invites, to how coaches do things differently than other coaches! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#140 – Promoting and Maintaining Good Mental Health in College: A Conversation with Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler 49:23

4M ago49:23

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The mental health landscape for college students has transformed dramatically in recent years, leaving many parents feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. In this episode, mental health experts Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler join us to share their wisdom and their REACH framework (Realizing values, Elevating mental fitness, Acting with purpose, C…

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Keeping Our Jr Players Fit & Injury-Free ft Dr. Mark Kovacs 57:10

4M ago57:10

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 31 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week’s episode, Dr. Mark Kovacs is back to dive deeper into a recent social media post about the decreased fitness levels he's seeing in junior tennis players and what we can do to help our players get fit and stay injury-free. In case you're unsure as to why you should pay atten…

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90: Trying not to Panic as a 2029 (Freshman) Parent // COACHING SESSION 27:02

4M ago27:02

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This week's episode dives into a coaching session that came about after a parent listened to our last coaching session episode about being an uncommitted 2026 (senior). We head to the opposite end of the process and chat about those just starting the process as a 2029 (freshman) and what parents can be doing to set their athletes up for success! SU…

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Beyond DI: Taking a Look at NAIA ft Hannah Keeling 49:25

4M ago49:25

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 30 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, Coach Hannah Keeling of Georgia Gwinnett College - the winningest college tennis program in the NAIA - joins us to discuss why junior players and their families should take a closer look at this division. Coach Keeling is a former NCAA Division II top-20 singles t…

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89: Making the Most of August/September 16:47

4M ago16:47

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In this week's episode I dive into four main things you should focus on the next two months that include: resting, camping, reseting, and evaluating your plan! Connecting with college coaches is a 12 month commitment, and those that treat it that way are well ahead of others as they work to make an impression! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planni…

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#139 - Don't Overlook These College Prep Tasks as the Summer Winds Down 57:38

4M ago57:38

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Summer may be waning, but college prep for soon-to-be new college students is ramping up. Vicki and Elizabeth sat down to record a late summer pre-college episode to let parents know some of the things they shouldn’t bother about at this late date and some of the things that should still get done. It’s important to know the difference. We quickly r…

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An Intennse Year of Progress ft Sadira Ouyang & Parents 41:16

4M ago41:16

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 29 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, we hear from 16-year-old Sadira Ouyang and her parents, Erica and JS, about Sadira's incredible progress over the past year and their thoughts on what has led her to her first seeding at a USTA Level 1 tournament. Sadira loves tennis. Actually, Sadira LOVES tennis…

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88: Hitting the Panic Button as a 2026 (Rising Senior) // COACHING SESSION 24:09

5M ago24:09

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Today on the podcast I have a tough conversation geared towards those of you who are uncommitted 2026s (rising seniors). I dive into why you may not have the offers you wanted, how to develop relationships with college coaches late in the process, and some thoughts from a college coach point of view to help you understand where they are coming from…

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Our Junior Tennis Journey ft Ethan & Eyal Yurconi 1:04:42

5M ago1:04:42

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 28 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, father-son duo, Ethan and Eyal Yurconi, share their journey through junior tennis. Being the Coach-Parent of a young player is definitely a challenge, but Eyal and Ethan seem to have found a great balance that works for their family. Being a former top junior and …

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87: Researching Teams During Tryout Season 18:46

5M ago18:46

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In this week's episode I dive into researching potential teams, what questions to ask, and what red flags to look for! Your travel softball ball team plays such a big part of your ability to connect with college softball coaches and it's a huge decision! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Real Talk on Jr Development ft Pierre Arnold & Todd Widom 1:10:27

5M ago1:10:27

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Welcome to Season 14 Episode 27 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, coaches Pierre Arnold and Todd Widom are back for some real talk around what it takes for junior tennis players - and their families - to develop to their full potential. Long-time listeners of this pod are all too familiar with Todd Widom and his approach to deve…

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86: The Fear of Missing Out // COACHING SESSION 21:35

5M ago21:35

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On this week's episode I chat about how to overcome the struggle of balancing your day to day life while also working to play college softball. I'm a big believer in using the word AND as much as possible. It can be getting a workout in AND spending time with your friends, sending emails AND going to the beach with your family, etc. it just takes t…

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#138 - Encore Episode - College Roommates: Navigating This Complex Relationship 46:39

5M ago46:39

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The topic of college roommates looms large for many students and parents. It is common for students to feel anxious as many anticipate sharing a living space with a stranger for the first time. But with careful preparation, attention to communication, and an openness to new experiences, students can create a positive relationship with their roommat…

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